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So my wife and I are big fans for New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs (Kim Crawford, Villa Maria, Oyster Bay etc.) I've decided to make the Cru Select NZ Sauv Blanc. Has anyone made this before? How closely does it replicate the style? I plan to change a few things. First, I will NOT be adding...

Hi all, I recently purchase "The Brew House - American Premium Lager". This kit comes with Coopers yeast. I have a 'Nottingham' yeast as well. I was planning on splitting the batch into 2 primaries and using both yeasts, just to see if there is much difference as I don't have local access to...

Hi all, I recently picked up a very cheap kit (5.1L Leibfraumich) and I want to add some hot peppers it the batch. Looking for roughly "Medium" heat level. How many Jalapenos would you add? I'm thinking 15-20ish for a 6 gallon batch. Also, is there anything else I might need to add to this...

Hi guys. I am planning on making a wine kit and adding some Jalapenoes to it. I'm not sure what the process would be so I figured I'd ask here before starting. I am going to use a small kit such as Grand Cru. I was thinking of using a Gewurtztraminer as a base. If anyone has ever made a...

Hi guys. I just started playing around with making my own labels. At first I was thinking of creating unique labels for each batch, but decided that I want a 'template' for everyone and just change the colour and maybe a small pic. Here is what I came up with so far. Also, what image do you...

Hi guys, I am thinking of making a Carmenere kit. I have local access to "Kenridge Founder's Series - Chile Maipo Valley Carmenere" "RJ Spagnols En Premier Chilean Carmenere" "Winexpert SELECTION INTERNATIONAL SERIES CHILEAN CARMENÈRE" Any suggestions?

Hi all, I have a GCI Italian Brunello. According to the directions is to start secondary fermentation around the 6-8 days in and it should be about 1.020 S.G. and around day 20 it should be at 0.998. I racked from my primary bucket to carboy (day 8) and my S.G. is reading around 1.000. I...

Hey all, I recently bought a RJ Spagnols "The Brew House" beer kit. I only have one primary fermenter and its my understanding that it will foam up a lot when the yeast is added. My local brew shop told me to just add the wort it self and other additives, but no water for a day or so and to...

Hey guys, since this is my first kit I wanted to go cheap(RJ Spagnols Heritage Estates Sauvignon Blanc) to learn the ropes. I have done all the steps, Its been about 40 days instead of the 28 day the kit says. So I bottled my wine today and decided to have a little taste with my wife. We...

Hey everyone. I should be ready to bottle my very first wine kit (Heritage Estates Sauvignon Blanc, cheap I know) in about 2 weeks or less. I am looking for my next one to make. I would like: 1) To move up the ranks to Grand Cru perhaps 2) Perhaps a red this time, something that can be...

Hey all, just wanted to say hi from Eastern Canada (PEI). I finally decided to start winemaking as a hobby. My wife and I really enjoy having company over for a few drinks from time to time. I figured winemaking would be a fantastic way to have some fun.